Millenium Park West Bromwich, Sandwell
2 addresses across 1 postcode (B70), about 140 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 33632870.
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in Sandwell costs £2,244 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 93% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Sandwell and Dudley, about 2.2 km (1.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Hill Top Park, is about 1.1 km (0.7 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 16.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 8.2 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 141 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 2 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Dr Gudi Pv & Partner, about 840 m (0.5 miles) away, with 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 450 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 48% of households owned their home and 17% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 139 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often vehicle crime.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
Council tax
What each band costs in Sandwell in 2026-27: Band D £2,244 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,496 | £1,746 | £1,995 | £2,244 | £2,743 | £3,242 | £3,741 | £4,489 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (58% of about 600 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Swan Lane North of A41 West Bromwich: up to 147 homes, permissioned (140 m)
- 24 - 30 Claypit Lane West Bromwich (460 m (0.3 miles))
- 94 Tildasley Street West Bromwich: up to 30 homes, permissioned (510 m (0.3 miles))
- Coppice Street, West Bromwich: up to 7 homes, not permissioned (600 m (0.4 miles))
- Claypit Lane / Wattle Road, West Bromwich (770 m (0.5 miles))
- Land between Great Bridge Street & William Street Tipton (780 m (0.5 miles))
- Site on corner of New Street, Hill Top, West Bromwich (780 m (0.5 miles))
- Evans Halshaw car showroom: up to 140 homes, not permissioned (780 m (0.5 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 2 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 141 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B70 0NS | 100% | 93% | 93% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Sandwell and Dudley 1.0 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
| Dudley Port 376,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) | |
| Tipton 359,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | Black Lake (West Midlands Metro) | 270 m |
| Dudley Street Guns Village (West Midlands Metro) | 530 m (0.3 miles) | |
| Dartmouth Street (West Midlands Metro) | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 4 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 28 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Davey Road Swan Village | 180 m |
| Bus or coach station | West Bromwich Bus Station | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| Car parks | M Park Astle Car Park | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest bp pulse Charging Station | 160 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 19.9 km (12 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dr Gudi Pv & Partner | 840 m (0.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 10 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Carters Chemist | 870 m (0.5 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 820 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Skin Hospital | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| Police station | West Midlands Police | 920 m (0.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Swan Services Cashzone | 190 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Hill Top Park 4.4 ha | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 980 m² | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Jesson Playing Field 6.6 ha | 550 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 1.3 ha | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Dartmouth Park, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 2.3 km (1.5 miles) south-east. 7 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Dartmouth Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.3 km (1.5 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Ryders Green Junction | Lake or reservoir | 860 m (0.5 miles) south-west |
| Ryders Green Locks | Lake or reservoir | 1 km (0.6 miles) west |
| Pudding Green Junction | Lake or reservoir | 1.7 km (1 mile) south |
| Joseph Ashe Copse | Wood | 2 km (1.2 miles) north |
| Bromford Stop | Island | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) south |
| Darby's Hill | Hill | 4 km (2.5 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 16.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 8.2 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 13.2 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 2 |
2 of the street's 2 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Sandwell: see them on the Sandwell page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Salter Academy | Secondary | 11–19 | 360 m | No published inspection |
| Ryders Green Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 520 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Jul 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Harvills Hawthorn Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 910 m (0.6 miles) | No overall grade (Feb 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| Hateley Heath Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Hanbury Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Apr 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St John Bosco Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No overall grade (Jun 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| Shireland Biomedical Utc | Secondary | 11–19 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Requires improvement (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Hargate Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| All Saints CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Lodge Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Newtown Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Shireland CBSO Academy | Secondary | 11–19 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BP Express B70 0YA | Retailers - other | 180 m | 5 Very good | 11 Jan 2020 |
| BP Swan Connect B70 0YA | Retailers - other | 190 m | 5 Very good | 17 Aug 2026 |
| George's Off Licence B70 0BN | Retailers - other | 240 m | 4 Good | 7 Mar 2025 |
| George's Fish Bar B70 0BN | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 240 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 2 Mar 2026 |
| George Salter Collegiate Academy B70 9UW | School/college/university | 340 m | 4 Good | 20 Sep 2024 |
| Costcutter B70 0JY | Retailers - other | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 29 Jan 2020 |
| Voyage Care B70 9LU | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 14 Mar 2023 |
| Talbot Court Nursing Home B70 9LY | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 16 Jul 2026 |
| Halfway House B70 9SR | Pub/bar/nightclub | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 24 Aug 2018 |
| News Plus B70 9UL | Retailers - other | 500 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 2 Nov 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Vehicle crime | 40 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 34 |
| Other theft | 19 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 15 |
| Public order | 7 |
| Burglary | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 |
| Robbery | 4 |
| Drugs | 4 |
| Other crime | 4 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near New Gas Street (54); On or near Petrol Station (22); On or near Davey Road (16); On or near York Crescent (13); On or near Bells Moor Road (11).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 26% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 48% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 34% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 27% | 17% |
| Private rented | 23% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 41% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 10% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 16% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 9% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 17% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 52% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 8% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 15% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 10% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 72% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 7% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 17% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 43% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 62% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 12% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 2 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- B70 0NS: 2 addresses of 28 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Swan Lane · New Swan Lane · New Gas Street · Great Bridge Street · Bells Moor Road · Black Country New Road · Black Hawthorn Drive · Swan Lane Industrial Estate · Peckett Lane · Black Country New Road · York Crescent · Davey Road
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.